About Aziza Nawal

Aziza Nawal has been involved in Oriental Dance (belly dance) for over 13 years. In addition to regular and guest appearances in restaurants and stage shows throughout the U.S., Aziza Nawal has received multiple awards as a performer; appeared on national and international television; and featured in many publications including The Wall Street Journal.

As an instructor, Aziza has taught ongoing group classes and specialty workshops in the Southeastern United States since 1998. She was a featured instructor and performer at the Annual Mabruk Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has taught workshops in Seattle, Washington and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Aziza Nawal’s extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern music and impeccable rhythm allow her to perform eloquent musical interpretation and dynamic drum solos. She attributes her compelling performance skills to her lifetime love of epic movies and vaudeville.

Awards

Winner Middle Eastern Dance in North America Competition 2002
Nominated for Zaghareet Magazine's Best Kept Secret 2003
Third Place Double Crown Competition in Vancouver, Washington 2005
Third Runner-up in the Bellydancer of the Universe Competition 2006

Articles

Atlanta Journal Constitution
Wall Street Journal